Adjunct Faculty - Writing and Rhetoric

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William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences in the Language, Literature, Culture, and Writing Department’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric.

Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.

Courses in this department generally taught by adjunct faculty:

• College Writing
• Experiences in Literature (a workshop-based, writing-intensive course)

Writing Program Overview:

Our Writing Program draws on the expertise of full-time professors with backgrounds in composition and rhetoric. Our goal is to provide students with rigorous and engaging writing instruction that stresses writing-to-learn, critical thinking, and extensive revision. All courses use a workshop approach.

We value our adjunct faculty members and strive to create an engaged and supportive community. We offer regular teaching circles, workshops, and other opportunities for dialogue and reflection on writing pedagogy.

We encourage applicants to visit our Program in Writing and Rhetoric For Faculty page for more information:

https://www.wpunj.edu/cohss/departments/language-literature-culture-and-writing/programs-and-events/rhetoric/for-faculty.html

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a course syllabus and course content that draws on materials provided by the writing program and that are consistent with best practices in the discipline.
• Teaching a workshop-based writing course with a heavy emphasis on developing and revising essays over several drafts.
• Contributing to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

• Earned Master’s or PhD in English or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years teaching in higher education
• Some academic background in writing studies. This could include coursework, pedagogy workshops, or other types of training.

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Good classroom presence and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.